Buyer - Professional Services (Indirect Sourcing)

Buyer - Professional Services - Group Indirect Sourcing

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

About Group Indirect Sourcing:

Buyer for indirect material and services across all group companies.
Key spend categories include Professional services – Consulting, Learning & Development, Subscriptions, HR and Legal.
The roles involve the entire purchase cycle from sourcing to contracting for respective categories. Including sourcing the right supplier panel, floating RFIs & RFQs negotiating and finalizing all indirect buying across group companies to drive savings.

Role & Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain procurement metrics and dashboards to track performance and drive decision-making.
System and process development by benchmarking and implementing best practices across cost categories. Deliver cost savings by leveraging on synergies & drive high level of digitization in the function by ensuring compliance and transparency.
Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure they meet company standards for quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability.
Develop strong supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms and conditions.
Work closely with the procurement team to ensure smooth operations and support team members as needed.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure procurement processes align with their requirements.
Provide guidance and support to business units on procurement-related matters.

 

 

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with significant experience in managing indirect categories.

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (BSc, BCom, BTech or MBA)

General Requirements

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Experience Level

Mid Level